Leadership Quotes

What separates leaders from the crowd? These words from history's most influential figures reveal the answer.

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"The test of a leader is not the absence of cruelty, but the recognition of when it is necessary."
Paul Atreides
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"Authority derived from centuries of continuous possession has a mystique"
Spice-induced narrator/Paul's visions
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"In any group of humans, the authority to act is a fundamental necessity"
Thufir Hawat
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"We are bound by our choices."
Paul Atreides
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"A leader stands alone with his burden."
Paul Atreides
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"To rule is to serve."
Paul Atreides
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"I am a believer in the genius of the individual."
Sherlock Holmes
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"It is of the highest importance that you should do exactly what I tell you."
Sherlock Holmes
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"Holmes is a law unto himself."
Dr. John Watson
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"In the shadow of great power lies great responsibility."
Paul Atreides
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"To lead is to sacrifice; to sacrifice is to lead."
Paul Atreides
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"To create order, one must impose discipline."
Baron Vladimir Harkonnen
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"What is a leader? A leader is one who defines reality."
Paul Atreides
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"Would you try to prevent the end of the world?"
Zarniwoop
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"You know my methods. Apply them."
Sherlock Holmes
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"It is of the highest importance that the right man should be in the right place."
Sherlock Holmes
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"Journalism is about holding power accountable."
Mikael Blomkvist
J
"I have always believed in the impartiality of justice."
Justice Wargrave
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"You know my methods, Watson."
Sherlock Holmes
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"My dear fellow, I would suggest that you walk round the grounds."
Sherlock Holmes
M
"I fight for those who cannot fight for themselves."
Mikael Blomkvist
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"I learned that true leadership comes from understanding human weakness"
Charlie Gordon
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"Hire people who are smarter than you are, then get out of their way."
Mikael Blomkvist
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"It is of the highest importance that you should do exactly as I have done."
Sherlock Holmes
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"It is of the highest importance that you should do exactly what I tell you and nothing more."
Sherlock Holmes
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"The very fact that the case has been confided to me is remarkable."
Sherlock Holmes
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"It's not unusual for patients to be grateful for firm guidance."
Hannibal Lecter
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"Leadership means serving others well"
Takver
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"Do not follow me, for you will only follow my mistakes."
Jonathan Livingston Seagull
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"The only authority that I obey is one that knows better than I know about myself."
Jonathan Livingston Seagull